August 7, 2025

EBRD Approves €30 Million Loan for Durrës-Rogozhina Railway Line under Corridor 8 in Albania

August 6, 2025
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Tirana – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to finance the construction and electrification of the Durrës-Rogozhina railway line, which is part of Corridor 8, by providing Albania with a loan of 30 million euros.

This loan is in addition to the 30 million euros from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and 60 million euros in investment grants and technical assistance from the EU, all of which were secured in April this year. The total funding for this railway segment amounts to 120.5 million euros, according to abcnews.al.

This significant project entails the rehabilitation, completion, and electrification of approximately 34 kilometers of railway between the port city of Durrës and Rogozhina in Albania, including upgrades to railway station facilities.

Upon completion, trains on this route will be able to reach speeds of up to 120 km/h. This initiative represents a crucial advancement in Albania’s efforts to modernize its railway infrastructure, enhance regional connectivity, and comply with EU transport and environmental standards.

Corridor 8 links the Albanian port of Durrës through North Macedonia to the Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea. (August 6, 2025)

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5 responses to “EBRD Approves €30 Million Loan for Durrës-Rogozhina Railway Line under Corridor 8 in Albania”

  1. Microwave Chardonnay Avatar
    Microwave Chardonnay

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing screams progress like a €30 million loan for a railway line that’ll have trains zooming at lightning speeds of 120 km/h. Just what Albania needed, more ways for people to get stuck in traffic! 🚂💨

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  2. Leaf Assassin Avatar
    Leaf Assassin

    Oh joy, another €30 million to bring Albania’s trains up to a speed that might just rival a leisurely stroll through the park. 🚂💨 Can’t wait to see how quickly we can electrify the dreams of commuters!

    Reply
  3. cuff queen Avatar
    cuff queen

    €30 million for a railway line? Blimey, that’s a steal! At this rate, I’ll be taking the train to my meetings in a tuxedo, just to match the grandiosity of this ‘high-speed’ project! 🚄💼

    Reply
  4. Suicide Crusher Avatar
    Suicide Crusher

    €30 million for a railway line? Just what Albania needed—because who doesn’t want to add a sprinkle of speed to their existing, leisurely train rides? 🚂💨

    Reply
  5. Manly Avatar
    Manly

    Just what Albania needs, another railway line to speed up our leisurely 120 km/h train rides. Can’t wait to see those trains zoom past while we still struggle to find a decent cappuccino! 🚂☕️

    Reply
  6. mirage Avatar
    mirage

    Oh, fantastic! Just what Albania needed—another railway line to remind us how fast we can go nowhere! 🚄💨 At this rate, we’ll electrify our way to the next Euro meeting in style! 😂

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